Prairieburn K9 Academy

Prairieburn K9 Academy Helping dog owners succeed. We specialize in dog psychology and socialization with easy step by ste

Debbi McArthur is the owner/operator of Prairieburn K9 Academy and she always knew she wanted to be a dog trainer since her first dog “Scamper” a Lhasa Apso/Basset Hound cross at the young age of 12. With the support of the Portage Kennel Club Debbi was one of the youngest members to achieve all levels of obedience and agility with Scamper. She had the opportunity to travel Santa Clarita, Californ

ia at the Dog Psychology Center to work with Cesar Millan and attend his Training Cesar’s Way Workshop which strengthened her passion to help families and dogs live a more calm and respectful life together. This is where Debbi first met Heather Beck from K9 Lifeline who is a trainer at the Training Cesar’s Way Workshop. Debbi also attended K9 Lifeline’s 3D (Dealing With Difficult Dogs) workshop with Heather Beck and also received her e-touch (e-collar) certification through K9 Lifeline in Draper, Utah. Travelling to Ohio she attended TrainSmart WorkSmart Workshop at K9 Ponderosa where she worked with Heather Beck, George Cockrell and Scottie MacConachie. Debbi has worked with well over 2500 dogs and states the most rewarding part is helping families and dogs and watching the transformation in the calmness and confidence of the dog and owner. It is very

rewarding to know that she has helped strengthen the relationship between Mother Nature and humans. Debbi is a a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, Canadian Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Canadian Kennel Club, Portage Kennel Club, German Shepherd Club of Manitoba, and German Shepherd Club of Canada. She is also the owner/operator of Longburn German Shepherds where she breeds and shows top

quality German Shepherds for conformation and family companions. Check out my website at www.longburngermanshepherds.ca for more information about my pack.

We can't recommend Prairieburn K9 enough. We enrolled our one year old dog Walter in the Stay and Train 5 day program an...
08/07/2026

We can't recommend Prairieburn K9 enough. We enrolled our one year old dog Walter in the Stay and Train 5 day program and it has truly been life-changing.
Before training Walter was anxious, overstimulated and reactive. He was rarely able to relax, whether in the house, on walks, or even in our own yard. Everyday situations would quickly overwhelm him, leaving him frantic and unable to settle.

Since his stay with Debbi, our confidence on walks has increased dramatically, No matter the distraction, Walter is calm and responsive. He no longer drags us down the street or lunges at every passing person or dog. The transformation has been incredible.

At home, he now settles comfortable on his place and is finally able to relax. We can enjoy dinner on our deck without constant barking at every noise or watching him dive into the bushes and dangle from trees in search of sticks to chew. Instead, he happily relaxes on place and watches the world go by.

We are so grateful to Debbi for everything she has taught us and for her ongoing support. She is always responsive to questions and genuinely committed to helping both the dogs she works with and their owners succeed.

Looking back, our only regret is that we didn't send Walter to Debbi sooner. We are beyond thankful for the positive impact she has had on Walter and the peace it has brought to our lives. We highly recommend Prarieburn K9 to anyone looking for lasting results and a trainer who truly cares.

Stephen, Wendy and Walter

08/03/2026

Address

1 Railway Avenue
Macdonald, MB
R0H0S0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12048569764

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